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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.88, 39,145.97 and 15,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.88, 39,145.97 and 15,619.80 is: 21,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.88 : 39,145.97 = 15,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.88/39,145.97 = 15,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.88x = 39,145.97 × 15,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.88x = 611,452,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,452,114.46/28,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.14

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